Hialeah, Florida
The City of Progress

Glenn Curtis the aviation pioneer was quoted as saying, “All roads lead to Hialeah.”

Centuries prior to this quote the Seminole and the Muskogee were already
inhabiting the area.

In fact, the city's name is most commonly attributed to Muskogee origin, “Haiyakpo” (prairie) and “hili” (pretty) combining in “Hialeah” to mean pretty prairie. Alternatively, the word is of Seminole origin meaning “Upland Prairie.” The name is appropriate since the city is located upon a large prairie between
Biscayne Bay and the Everglades.

Unlike many other communities in Miami-Dade county which grew out of the post
World War II boom, Hialeah has been a booming community since the early 20th
century.

Major Entertainment Venue

In the early "Roaring '20s," Hialeah was a major entertainment destination among
the elite at the time. During the decade millionaires, film stars, politicians
and athletes flocked to Hialeah for its exciting entertainment and gambling
options. Sporting included the Spanish sport of jai-alai and greyhound racing.

If you are planning to serve on your Association Board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify HOA, condo and coop Board Members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your Association Board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, contact Orlando Gonzalez, 954-987-7550, Ext# 15346 ogonzalez@beckerlawyers.com.

Katzman Chandler: Pets, Service Animals, and Emotional Support Animals, The Dos and Don’ts

Answers to your questions about pets, service and emotional support animals. We will discuss your governing documents, Fair Housing and other laws that pertain to this issue. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com.

If you are planning to serve on your Association Board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify HOA, condo and coop Board Members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your Association Board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, contact Orlando Gonzalez, 954.987.7550 | Ext# 15346, ogonzalez@beckerlawyers.com.

More than half (56 percent) of community associations have policies and procedures in place to collect, store, and protect homeowners’ personal data. Are you protecting your community’s information properly? Join a live discussion about data findings from the Foundation for Community Association Research’s (FCAR) Wired: 2018 Survey of Cybersecurity in Community Associations to find out what communities are doing nationwide to combat cybersecurity risk. Get insights on Technology has invaded virtually every aspect of our lives and is here to stay. Most of us are dependent on technology. Just ask someone to give up their cell phone for a day. The FCAR Think Tank decided that our industry needed to get a jumpstart on technology and its unintended consequences for community associations. "Wired" is the initial results of our study.

Join us to celebrate another outstanding year with your local chapter of CAI. Tickets for the evening will include two (2) drink tickets, a buffet dinner and gaming chips. A cash bar will be available after using your drink tickets. Games will include blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. While we don’t anticipate this, games are subject to change without notice. CAM Members: $50; All Other Members: $75; Non-Members: $90. For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org.

Learn about all matters concerning reserves in your association as well as Budget preparation. Class will include topics such as; Structured reserves; Pooled reserves; Moving existing reserves to be used for other purposes; Voting on reserve issues; Reserve Studies and much more. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com.

A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 340 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.fl-expo.com.

Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join attorney Kenneth Direktor as he guides your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims. For information, contact Orlando Gonzalez, 954.987.7550 | Ext# 15346, ogonzalez@beckerlawyers.com.

Learn how to properly notice and conduct a Condominium and HOA election in your community association. Part of the class and presentation will include an actual “Mock Election” as well as a detailed demonstration of Electronic Voting options. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com.

In this course, participants will receive a review of the laws passed during the 2018 Legislative Session impacting condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares and the community association management profession. It is designed to provide board members and community association managers with a working knowledge of the changes to the law to assist them in ensuring compliance within their community associations. For information, contact Orlando Gonzalez, 954.987.7550 | Ext# 15346, ogonzalez@beckerlawyers.com.

If you are planning to serve on your Association Board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify HOA and condo Board Members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your Association Board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, contact Leydis Hernandez , 305.262.4433, lhernandez@beckerlawyers.com.

11/9/2018
Most new Miami condos sold at a loss in 2018 - South Florida Business Journal

11/9/2018
Most new Miami condos sold at a loss in 2018 - South Florida Business Journal

The majority of new condos in Miami and the beaches that sold so far this year traded at a loss to their original developer sales, according to a study by CondoBlackbook.com, part of HB Roswell Realty.
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11/5/2018
Black Residents at South Beach Condo Say Racist Board Members Made Their Lives Hell - Miami New Times

11/5/2018
Black Residents at South Beach Condo Say Racist Board Members Made Their Lives Hell - Miami New Times

The black people in the building knew it first.Devon Ross, a maintenance worker at the Mirador 1000 condominium in South Beach, felt it when the new condo board members brushed past him in the hallway as if he were invisible.
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Former Formula One and IndyCar race-car driver Enrique Bernoldi has listed his 3,793-square-foot condominium on Miami Beach’s Fisher Island for $7.8 million.
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10/24/2018
Related Group, Terra team up with award-winning architect to complete Park Grove condos - South Florida Business Journal

10/24/2018
Related Group, Terra team up with award-winning architect to complete Park Grove condos - South Florida Business Journal

The first two Park Grove condominium towers – developed by the Related Group and Terra, and with a design by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas – have been completed in Miami's Coconut Grove.
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10/23/2018
No hurricanes meant more home sales for South Florida in September - South Florida Business Journal

10/23/2018
No hurricanes meant more home sales for South Florida in September - South Florida Business Journal

Home sales surged in South Florida in September compared to the same month of 2017, when Hurricane Irma hit the region, according to the latest Florida Realtors data.
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10/23/2018
There’s a surplus of luxury condos in Miami, but three more developers are building anyway - Miami Herald

10/23/2018
There’s a surplus of luxury condos in Miami, but three more developers are building anyway - Miami Herald

Sea level rise? No worries. Sluggish sales in the luxury market? Not a problem. Strict requirements for construction loans and traditional bank financing? There are other ways to buy a condo.
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Times change, in many things for the better, but when it comes to codes, it can be painful and expensive. It’s why owners of historic condos on Miami Beach are saying, “Wait, we need help,” and so they called Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
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10/15/2018
Woman Is Fired After Video Shows Her Blocking a Black Man From His Condo - NY Times

10/15/2018
Woman Is Fired After Video Shows Her Blocking a Black Man From His Condo - NY Times

A black man arrived at the entrance to the building where he lives in St. Louis late Friday night only to find himself blocked by a white neighbor who demanded he proved he lived there.
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